[asianthree]

OP you are Not stating that you need to sell prior to buying…that is your first Q&A
Do you have funds to buy and maintain two houses or plan on keeping two houses.
You have not stated what model you are looking for, Need first, want second.
So far the only concern you have posted is you don’t want a bond on new house. Does that mean you are in need of no bond, because of yearly $$$? Then one needs to look at historical sections and north area where bond is almost paid.

We have enough seasoned years that we could buy a home site unseen. Why because we know pretty much every village, from the far north to the most recent village builds.

We require Zero medical facilities within TV, I don’t waste time buying Groceries at B&M in TV. If I need something it arrives at my door at any given day or time. I don’t shop retail, because what does one need later in life that isn’t already in your home. I do find older gens require retail, more than younger, for my observation it’s about interaction for some. Restaurants in most of TV are mediocre at best. If I can make it at home better, (except for fried chicken or fish,) we eat in.

We have owned 3 new homes, one preowned and never paid off the bond. What one needs to be prepared for is instant money when buying preowned. Within 2 years of a 6yo home we needed a new HVAC,($6’000) irrigation ($950) gutters, ($4,000) driveway maintenance ($1200) exterior paint ($4,000) bathrooms/kitchen parts replaced due to leaking. Yes bond was only $1,300 a year, ($1,865 new build) but maintenance was more than we expected for such a young house.

Our first 2 “new” builds had HVAC issues, within 1-3 years, but all was covered by warranty. Our last build the AC blew a hole larger than a softball at 11 months, ( obviously a defect) Covered by warranty. HO insurance on new home $600. Preowned with 1,000sf less was $1,409 for preowned.

Newer builds are very close to Southern Oaks bridge, roughly 15-20 minutes to Brownwood and 30 to LSL. But 10 minutes to the new Middleton and Eastport, with more variety, close to hop on to 75 or turnpike, far better medical facilities and parks are 50 minutes away.
Unsure why the hurry to buy but you will find a furnished rental quickly for a month or two, because of the amount of new closing everyday.

Then again one can just buy a new house live for a year taking time to figure out where and when, sell make a profit and find a dream home.